Commencement In-Person Graduation Experiences
The Commencement Walk
While not a traditional ceremony, these gatherings will allow you the experience of crossing the stage as your name is announced, to be congratulated by SXU leadership, faculty and staff and have a professional photograph taken.
We invite you to bring two guests to enjoy the experience live with you, and it will be webcast for other family and friends to enjoy.
- The Commencement Walk will be held in the Butler Reception Room, located in the Warde Academic Center.
- Participants will be grouped into 15-minute time slots.
- MASKS ARE REQUIRED for all graduates and guests to gain access to the facility. Graduates may temporarily remove their masks for a photo.
- Graduates should come dressed in their regalia and bring their diploma covers to their scheduled session. Diploma covers for the Class of 2021 are being mailed to graduates to have in time for their scheduled session.
Commencement Walk Livestream
Class of 2020
Friday, April 30, 2021
4 to 7 p.m.
Graham School of Management
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Noon to 4 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 1, 2021
9 a.m to noon | 1 to 5 p.m.
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Friday, May 7, 2021
4 to 7 p.m.
Commencement Walk Registration
Registration for the Commencement Walks closed April 26, 2021.
Limited spots are still available. Students who still wish to register should contact commencementFREESXU.
Note: The session on Friday, April 30, 2021 is reserved strictly for the Class of 2020, which includes December 2019, May 2020 and summer 2020 graduates. The Class of 2020 is encouraged to sign-up during this session, but may make a reservation for another date listed.
Friday, April 30, 2021 - Class of 2020 (December 2019, May 2020 and summer 2020 graduates only)- 4 to 7 p.m.
- 9 a.m. to noon
- 1 to 5 p.m.
- Noon to 4 p.m.
- 4 to 7 p.m.